Freelance Magazine Writing
Begins on Monday, June 7
If you’re not sure how to break into magazine writing, the answer is simple. When in doubt, write what you know.
Writers will be encouraged to gain experience about, and improve their abilities in, selecting, researching, writing and submitting articles for publication. We’ll read a selection of articles, analyzing and identifying the qualities that make up a professional and publishable article. We’ll also investigate how to navigate the freelance marketplace, while discussing industry policies and standards for publication.
Students will be asked to develop and workshop their own article throughout this 8-week course of the class, with the end goal of producing at least one magazine article (350-1,200 words) that is ready for submission – and publication!
Who Should Attend: This course is for writers of all levels who are interested in writing for periodicals, online publications, newspapers and magazines.
About the Instructor: Kate Ancell is a writer and journalist, who has covered every topic under the sun and lived to tell the tale. While living in London Kate was a managing editor for Conde Nast, wrote an award-winning cookbook and argued for American Thanksgiving and Christmas Present for Britain’s Food Illustrated. She also regularly covers Mind Body Soul, travel, home design and everything in between for magazines as disparate as Hallmark, Vogue and Brides. She is very excited to be a part of StoryStudio Chicago.
Date/Time: Mondays, June 7 to July 26; 6:30pm-9pmPrice: Includes reading packet and instructor reviews.
Non-Member: $380 / Member: $360